DJ Turner Injury News & Updates
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Reuniting with Las Vegas
The Raiders signed Turner (knee) to the practice squad Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Turner has been a free agent since early March, when the Raiders decided not to tender the 28-year-old wide receiver. He missed the final five games of the 2024 regular season due to a knee injury, but he has been cleared to play and will return to Las Vegas as a member of the team's practice squad. Turner would be a candidate for elevation to the active roster in Week 9 against the Jaguars if the Raiders require added depth at wide receiver.
Mar 3, 2025
Won't receive tender
The Raiders decided to not tender Turner (knee) on Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Turner missed Las Vegas' final five games of the 2024 season due to a knee injury that landed him on injured reserve. However, he was fairly productive when on the field, catching 16 of his 29 targets for 158 yards and one touchdown. The Pittsburgh product also added five carries for 33 yards and one touchdown on the ground last season, playing 162 offensive snaps across 12 appearances. Fowler reported that the Raiders are open to bringing Turner back to Las Vegas, but only at a price lower than the tender.
Feb 18, 2025
To be restricted free agent
Turner (knee) secured 16 of 29 targets for 158 yards and one touchdown across 12 regular-season games with the Raiders in 2024. He also rushed five times for 33 yards and one touchdown, and compiled 106 kick return yards plus 77 yards as a punt returner.
ANALYSIS
Turner compiled a career-best year across the board before landing on IR early December due to a knee injury sustained Week 13. The 28-year-old is slated to be a restricted free agent this offseason, meaning he'll be allowed to negotiate with other teams, but Las Vegas will retain the right to match any offer.
Dec 3, 2024
Moves to IR
The Raiders placed Turner (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The severity of the knee injury Turner suffered in this past Friday's 19-17 loss to the Chiefs isn't fully known, but he'll be sidelined until at least Week 18 as a result of his move to IR. After handling a light role to begin the season, Turner logged double-digit snaps in each of the Raiders' last 10 games while Davante Adams was sidelined with a hamstring injury before being traded to the Jets. Turner has turned in a 16-158-1 receiving line on 29 targets to go with five carries for 33 yards and another touchdown over his 12 appearances on the season.
Nov 29, 2024
Hurts knee in Friday's game
Turner (knee) is questionable to return to Friday's game against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Turner caught his only target for 25 yards prior to getting hurt. He also returned two kickoffs for 49 yards and had a nine-yard punt return. Dylan Laube, Ameer Abdullah and Tre Tucker are candidates to return kickoffs and punts if Turner doesn't return.
Nov 25, 2024
Earns four targets in loss
Turner caught two of four targets for five yards in Sunday's 29-19 loss to the Broncos. He also returned two punts for 14 yards.
ANALYSIS
Turner has earned just seven total targets over the Raiders' past three games, resulting in five catches for 34 yards during this recent stretch. Meanwhile on Sunday, fellow wideouts Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker combined for a 17-203-0 receiving line on 23 total targets. Nonetheless, Turner figures to retain the No. 3 WR role against the Chiefs in Week 13.
Nov 17, 2024
Three catches in loss
Turner secured all three targets for 29 yards and returned one kickoff for 31 yards in the Raiders' 34-19 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Turner bounced back from not drawing a single target in a Week 9 loss to the Bengals to post his second-highest catch total of the season. The third-year pro and fellow complementary wideout Tre Tucker seem to be stuck in a similar plight within the heavily concentrated Raiders air attack, that being having the misfortune of playing behind the high-usage duo of Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers. Turner will remain a highly speculative fantasy option in a tough Week 12 home matchup against the Broncos.
Nov 5, 2024
Zero touches in loss to Bengals
Turner returned two punts for 30 yards in Sunday's 41-24 loss to the Bengals, but he was not targeted in the passing game.
ANALYSIS
Turner's offensive snap share dipped to 34 percent while the newly-signed Ramel Keyton emerged behind fellow wide receivers Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker, with Turner ultimately being held without a single touch for the first time since Week 3. Ahead of the Raiders' Week 10 bye, Turner has posted a 10-99-1 receiving line on 21 total targets through the first nine games of the season.
Oct 29, 2024
First career receiving TD in loss
Turner caught all four of his targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Chiefs. He also rushed once for four yards and returned a punt for 17 yards.
ANALYSIS
Turner's offensive snap share dipped to 53 percent upon Jakobi Meyers' return to the lineup from a two-game absence, but Turner still out-produced fellow wideout Tre Tucker, who finished the contest with a 2-26-0 receiving line. Turner has caught eight total passes for 78 yards and a score over the Raiders' past three games, and they're expected to trail again in Week 9 against the Bengals.
Oct 22, 2024
Targeted seven times Sunday
Turner caught two of seven targets for 13 yards and he also returned one punt for seven yards in Sunday's 20-15 loss to the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Turner logged 75 of a possible 79 offensive snaps while earning a career-high seven targets with fellow wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) inactive for a second straight game, but Turner's attention from quarterbacks Aidan O'Connell (thumb) and Gardner Minshew didn't amount to much fantasy production. Meyers' potential Week 8 return from injury would result in a demotion for Turner into the No. 3 role, but he remains somewhat relevant following Davante Adams' departure to the Jets. Regardless, rookie sensation Brock Bowers continues to command a significant portion of the target share among this struggling aerial attack.
Oct 14, 2024
Makes two receptions in loss
Turner hauled in two of four targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Turner drew the start at wide receiver across from Tre Tucker in the absence of both Davante Adams (hamstring) and Jakobi Meyers (ankle), with Turner ultimately logging 42 of 63 offensive snaps. Turner's day was highlighted by a 30-yard reception on the Raiders' final drive of the third quarter, which marked the team's only play of 20-plus yards throughout the entire contest. Turner has seen four targets in back-to-back games, but the aforementioned Meyers appears on track to return from his ankle injury in Week 7 against the Rams.
Oct 11, 2024
Ready for Week 6
Turner (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest versus the Steelers, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Prior to gathering in one of four targets for 12 yards this past Sunday at Denver, Turner had three targets in 23 career games on his resume. A hamstring injury limited his practice reps Wednesday and Thursday, but his return to full participation Friday has cleared him for Week 6 action. With Davante Adams (hamstring) ruled out and Jakobi Meyers (ankle) questionable for Sunday's game, Turner should be in store for at least a handful of looks from QB Aidan O'Connell and potentially more if Meyers joins Adams as inactive.
Oct 9, 2024
Nursing hamstring injury
Turner (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session.
ANALYSIS
Turner got his first-career start in Week 5 against the Broncos and finished with one catch (on four targets) for 12 yards while adding five rushing yards on one carry. It appears he came out of that contest a little worse for wear, but he'll have two more opportunities to practice this week to avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Oct 8, 2024
Targeted four times in loss
Turner caught one of four targets for 12 yards and he rushed once for five yards in Sunday's 34-18 loss to the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
Turner drew the first official start of his three-year career next to fellow wide receivers Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker with Davante Adams (hamstring) still sidelined for Sunday's contest, but Turner posted an inefficient 1-12-0 receiving line on four targets despite logging a season-high 52 offensive snaps. However, Turner could remain quite active in three-wide sets for an extended period of time if Adams ultimately forces his way out of Las Vegas, as trade rumors continue to swirl ahead of a Week 6 matchup against the Steelers.
Oct 1, 2024
Scores first career touchdown
Turner rushed once for 18 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Browns.
ANALYSIS
Turner's 42 percent snap share marked a season high with fellow wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) sidelined for Sunday's contest, and although Turner failed to haul in his only target, the 27-year-old hit pay dirt on an 18-yard end-around in the third quarter for his first career touchdown. Expect a similar role for Turner behind starters Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker in Week 5 against the Broncos if Adams remains out with the hamstring injury.
Sep 10, 2024
Makes nine-yard reception in loss
Turner caught his only target for nine yards in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
Turner logged only five offensive snaps in the season opener, but he caught a nine-yard pass from Gardner Minshew on third down to set up a 32-yard field goal on the Raiders' first drive of the fourth quarter. Turner remains the No. 4 option at wide receiver behind Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker ahead of a Week 2 matchup against the Ravens.
Dec 25, 2023
Active for Monday's game
Turner (shoulder) is active for Monday's game against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Turner was listed as questionable to suit up Christmas Day after turning in DNP/DNP/LP practice results Week 16, but he's available for the Raiders in Kansas City. He stands to handle his usual role as a special-teams contributor Monday, having played just six offensive snaps across seven appearances this season.
Dec 13, 2023
No snaps on offense Week 14
Turner played all 16 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
Turner has been active for each of Las Vegas' last six games, but all but three of his 102 snaps have come on special teams. He doesn't look as though he'll factor into the Raiders' receiver rotation anytime soon while all of Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers and Hunter Renfrow are available.
Nov 18, 2023
Gets spot on active roster
The Raiders signed Turner to their active roster Saturday.
ANALYSIS
In order for Turner to play Sunday in Miami, it was necessary for Las Vegas to sign him to the active roster, as he had already been elevated three times this season. The 26-year-old wideout has featured almost exclusively on special teams when active, logging just three offensive snaps without recording any stats. Turner will likely continue to work mostly or exclusively on special teams this Sunday.
Nov 13, 2023
Reverts to practice squad
Turner reverted to the Raiders' practice Monday.
ANALYSIS
Turner played 16 snaps on special teams during Sunday's win versus the Jets but didn't record any stats. The 26-year-old has appeared in three games so far this season and is now no longer eligible to be elevated again.
Nov 11, 2023
Activated off practice squad
Turner was activated off the practice squad by the Raiders on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The wide receiver signed to Las Vegas' practice squad Oct. 16 and has been on and off it ever since. The second-year pro has played in 11 games and 24 offensive snaps in two NFL seasons. Turner has yet to record a catch in the league.
Nov 6, 2023
Back to practice squad
Turner reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Turner was on the field for all 18 special teams snaps, while also participating on three offensive plays (five percent). He ultimately recorded one tackle on kick coverage. It remains to be seen if the special teamer will be called up again for Week 10.
Nov 4, 2023
Elevated Saturday
The Raiders promoted Turner to their active roster Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The second-year wideout has spent the majority of the year on Las Vegas' practice squad, but with the team letting go of Kristian Wilkerson on Saturday, he's been elevated to the active roster. Turner played strictly on special teams during his lone appearance this season.
Oct 31, 2023
Reverts to practice squad
Turner reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Turner played 14 snaps on special teams curing Las Vegas' loss to the Lions on Monday and managed to record a tackle on a kick return. The 26-year-old will now await his next opportunity to be called up for action.
Oct 30, 2023
Promoted to active roster
The Raiders elevated Turner to the active roster Monday.
ANALYSIS
Turner joined the Raiders' practice squad on Oct. 16 after being let go by the team with an injury settlement during training camp. He played for Las Vegas last season and played 95 snaps -- 74 on special teams and 21 on offense -- in nine games.
Oct 16, 2023
Joins Raiders' practice squad
Las Vegas signed Turner to its practice squad Monday.
ANALYSIS
The Raiders parted ways with Turner during the preseason, but they saw fit to bring him back into the fray now that he's healthy again. Barring multiple injuries in Las Vegas' wide receivers room, Turner probably doesn't have a path to significant playing time this season.
Aug 17, 2023
Leaving Las Vegas
Turner (undisclosed) was removed from the Raiders' injured reserve Thursday with an injury settlment, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Turner was competing for a role providing depth at receiver before getting sidelined with an undisclosed injury. Now that he and the team have reached an injury settlement, the 26-year-old pass catcher will be free to look for a new opportunity. He failed to make a reception during his rookie campaign in Las Vegas, but did record four rushes for 26 yards across nine games.
Aug 13, 2023
Placed on IR
Turner (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Turner will now miss the entirety of the 2023 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team. That will likely depend on the severity of his injury, which is unclear. The 26-year-old was working to earn a role in the team's receiving corps after making nine appearances with the Raiders last season.
Aug 12, 2023
Waived with an injury designation
The Raiders waived Turner with an undisclosed injury designation Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Turner signed a reserve/future deal with the Raiders in January after primarily playing special teams across nine appearances in 2022. The undrafted product out of Pittsburgh was competing for a roster spot during training camp before suffering the undisclosed injury. If Turner clears waivers, he'll revert to the Raiders' injured reserve and be forced to miss the entire 2023 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement.
Apr 28, 2023
Cincinnati bound in second round
The Bengals selected Turner in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 60th overall.
ANALYSIS
Turner looks like another strong pick for the Cincinnati defense, which added Myles Murphy as an overqualified DE3 in the first round. Now they add a standout corner prospect in Turner, who offers first-team viability as both an outside and slot cornerback. The Michigan product is smallish at 5-foot-11, 178 pounds, but his blazing 4.26 speed makes up for it.
Jan 9, 2023
Sticking with Las Vegas
The Raiders signed Turner to a reserve/future contract Monday.
ANALYSIS
Turner sustained an ankle injury during Las Vegas' season opener that landed him on IR for the next four games. The 5-foot-9 receiver then returned Week 7 against Houston and dealt with hamstring and head injuries before he was waived Dec. 17. Turner then re-joined the Raiders via the practice squad, and he ultimately finished the 2022 campaign with one target while primarily playing on special teams across nine games. The 25-year-old will now land his second reserve/future contract with Las Vegas in as many years, leaving him to once again compete for a reserve role heading into the 2023 season.
Dec 20, 2022
Back on Raiders' practice squad
The Raiders signed Turner to their practice squad Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Turner, who was waived by Las Vegas on Saturday, has since agreed to return to the team's practice squad and serve as an emergency depth option to the Raiders' wide receiver corps.
Dec 17, 2022
Done in Las Vegas
The Raiders waived Turner on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Provided he's not claimed by another team during the current waiver period, Turner is set to become an unrestricted free agent and will have to look for another opportunity with a different team. He failed to haul in his only target in nine games this season, but he did take four carries for 26 yards.
Nov 16, 2022
Plays just two snaps Sunday
Turner was on the field for two of the Raiders' 70 snaps on offense in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Hunter Renfrow's (oblique) move to injured reserve in advance of the Week 10 contest ultimately didn't result in a notable change in playing time for Turner, who bumped up to fourth on the depth chart at receiver behind Davante Adams, Mack Hollins and Keelan Cole. Turner, a second-year player out of Pittsburgh, has yet to log a target in five appearances on the season but has carried three times for 20 yards.
Nov 2, 2022
Ditches injury report
Turner (head) was not listed on Las Vegas' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game at Jacksonville, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Turner exited the Raiders' loss at New Orleans in Week 8 early with a head injury, but he's evidently recovered fully since. The 25-year-old receiver saw the first offensive snaps of his young NFL career in Weeks 7 and 8, and with Davante Adams (illness) and Mack Hollins (heel) both still limited, he could be in line for more of the same Sunday.
Oct 30, 2022
Questionable to return
Turner is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints with a head injury.
ANALYSIS
Turner was officially designated with a face injury, though the exact nature of this issue is unclear. The 5-foot-9 receiver returned one punt and one kickoff before exiting Sunday's contest, and his absence should leave Hunter Renfrow and Ameer Abdullah to handle these responsibilities.
Oct 30, 2022
Suiting up Sunday
Turner (hamstring) is active Sunday against the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Turner was limited in practice all week after suffering a hamstring injury in his return from IR in Week 7. He'll likely see more snaps on special teams than offense.
Oct 28, 2022
Deemed questionable for Sunday
Turner (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Turned returned to action in Week 7 following a stint on injured reserve due to an ankle injury, but he presumably picked up a hamstring issue during the contest, putting his status for Sunday in jeopardy. Turner was limited at all three practices during Week 8 prep and will likely be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's 1:00 PM ET kickoff.
Oct 24, 2022
Returns from ankle injury
Turner rushed for 20 yards on three carries in Sunday's 38-20 win over the Texans. He also returned three kickoffs for 56 yards.
ANALYSIS
Turner returned from the ankle injury that landed him on injured reserve for four weeks, primarily playing on special teams as he saw the field for just five of the Raiders' 56 offensive snaps Sunday. His role figures to remain limited against the Saints in Week 8.
Oct 23, 2022
Returning Sunday
Turner (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Turner suffered the injury Week 1 against the Chargers. His return to the field comes at a good time for the Raiders, as Hunter Renfrow (hip) and Mack Hollins (heel) are both questionable Sunday against the Texans. If both or even one of them were to sit, Turner could find himself with an increased role.
Oct 20, 2022
Designated to return Wednesday
Turner (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Turner missed Las Vegas' last four games after being placed on IR with an ankle injury following the team's season opener. The 5-foot-9 wideout has played just one game since signing with the Raiders as an undrafted free agent last year, appearing on special-teams snaps in Week 1. Turner now will have a 21-day window to practice and be restored to the team's active roster, or else he'll revert to season-ending IR.
Sep 14, 2022
Heads to IR with ankle injury
Las Vegas placed Turner (ankle) on its injured reserve list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
The undrafted free agent out of Pittsburgh suffered the injury during the Raiders' opener at the Chargers on Sunday, and he'll now have to miss at least the next four games. Turner didn't log an offensive snap in his NFL debut, but Las Vegas saw fit to elevate receiver Keelan Cole from its practice squad in a corresponding move regardless.
Sep 11, 2022
Suffers ankle injury
Turner didn't return to Sunday's loss to the Chargers due to an ankle injury.
ANALYSIS
Turner didn't log any touches to begin Sunday's matchup, and he was held out for most of the second half due to his injury. It's not yet clear whether the issue will impact his availability for next Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Jan 17, 2022
Earns futures deal
Turner was signed to a reserve/future deal by the Raiders on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Turner joined the Raiders as an undrafted free agent out of Pittsburgh in the offseason. The 24-year-old spent the entire season on the practice squad and will look to earn a chance with the active roster in 2022.
May 7, 2021
Newest Raiders' receiver
Turner signed with the Raiders as an undrafted free agent on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Turner is one of two UDFA wideouts signing in Las Vegas, along with Dillon Stoner out of Oklahoma State. Both profile as potential options in the return game and on special teams for Las Vegas. For his part, Turner averaged 8.3 yards per punt return and 22.2 yards per kick return during his collegiate career.
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